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Pikworo Slave Camp in Paga-Nania is currently undergoing a facelift

The Kassena-Nankana West District Chief Executive, Gerard Ataogye, has recently entrusted a contractor with the responsibility of carrying out landscaping works at the Pikworo Slave Camp in the Paga-Nania community of the district.

Date Created : 10/24/2023 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Irene Kwakye/Ghanadistricts.com

During a brief meeting at the Camp, the DCEK highlighted the significance of tourism in the region,emphasized that the district possesses abundant potential in terms of tourism within the Upper East Region.

Recognizing the importance of developing tourist sites to stimulate the local economy, he reiterated that the government places great importance on this matter.

He recalled a noteworthy example of the Pikworo Slave Camp's potential which, the camp served as the host for the 2023 PANAFEST and Emancipation Day commemorative event. During this occasion, a significant number of local residents and individuals from various parts of the region had the opportunity to showcase and sell a variety of products, including food, locally produced beverages, handicrafts, and more.

"This event highlighted the economic benefits and the potential for promoting local businesses and entrepreneurship through tourism initiatives at the Pikworo Slave Camp he added".

The DCE mentioned the Sirigu Pottery centre, the famous Paga Crocodile ponds, the Kukula Shrine in the Chiana area and others and called on tourism enthusiasts in Ghana and around the world to list the Kassena-Nankana West District as their priority destination on any day.

He charged the elders of the area to ensure that the contractor received the needed support to execute the project on time while also keeping an eye on him to safeguard against shoddy work.

He revealed that the Assembly had already put up an oval office at the Camp to help streamline things administratively and improve how guests are received at the Camp.

Additionally, he disclosed that a 5-seater water closet toilet was also under construction and urged the contractor to double-up his efforts on that project as it is essential to promoting a healthy environment within the Camp.

During the gathering, the contractor, Lubie Construction Works, openly shared the details of the project timeline with the stakeholders. According to the contract documents, the contractor has been allocated a period of four (4) months to complete the project.

The contractor expressed confidence in delivering the project within this timeframe and assured the stakeholders that the given duration was reasonable and achievable. This commitment by the contractor indicates a dedication to timely completion of the landscaping works at the Pikworo Slave Camp.

Meanwhile, the contractor had already started the molding of about some 30 thousand pieces of pavement blocks and concrete keibs for the landscaping works.

The Assemblyman for the Nania electoral area, guides at the Pikworo Slave Camp and some technical officers from the Assembly were all on hand to witness the formal handing over.